Festival People en Español

Highlights from the day's events at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

By mySA.com

on August 31, 2013 5:28 PM

Photo: Edward A. Ornelas/San Antonio Express-News

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Connie Espinoza from the Guadalupe Dance Academy performs for the opening ceremonies of Festival People en Español at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. The event is a celebration of Latino culture, music and community. less

Connie Espinoza from the Guadalupe Dance Academy performs for the opening ceremonies of Festival People en Español at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. The event is a ... more

Dancers from the Guadalupe Dance Academy Jovanni Castillo (right) and Sabrina Latigo perform for the opening ceremonies of Festival People en Español at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. The event is a celebration of Latino culture, music and community. less

Dancers from the Guadalupe Dance Academy Jovanni Castillo (right) and Sabrina Latigo perform for the opening ceremonies of Festival People en Español at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Saturday, ... more

Dancers from the Guadalupe Dance Academy perform for the opening ceremonies of Festival People en Español at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. The event is a celebration of Latino culture, music and community. less

Dancers from the Guadalupe Dance Academy perform for the opening ceremonies of Festival People en Español at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. The event is a celebration of ... more

Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News

Dancers from the Guadalupe Dance Academy perform for the opening... Photo-5123178.69322 - San Antonio Express-News

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Mayor Julian Castro, lleft, greets attendees during the opening ceremonies of Festival People en Español at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. The event is a celebration of Latino culture, music and community. Beside Castro is event emcee Alessandra Villegas and People in Español managing editor Armando Correa. less

Mayor Julian Castro, lleft, greets attendees during the opening ceremonies of Festival People en Español at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. The event is a celebration of ... more

Hiromi Avila gets the attention of three stylists during her makeover session at the Festival People en Español at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. The event is a celebration of Latino culture, music and community. less

Hiromi Avila gets the attention of three stylists during her makeover session at the Festival People en Español at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. The event is a celebration ... more

Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News

Hiromi Avila gets the attention of three stylists during her... Photo-5123180.69322 - San Antonio Express-News

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Miss Fiesta San Antonio 2013 Victoria Flores joins in dance with others at the Festival People en Español at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. The event is a celebration of Latino culture, music and community. less

Miss Fiesta San Antonio 2013 Victoria Flores joins in dance with others at the Festival People en Español at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. The event is a celebration of ... more

BiblioTech head librarian Ashley Eklof (right) demonstrates to Adonai Rodriguez, 9, how to use one of the interactive readers from the new, book-less library from Bexar County at Festival People en Español at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. The event is a celebration of Latino culture, music and community. less

BiblioTech head librarian Ashley Eklof (right) demonstrates to Adonai Rodriguez, 9, how to use one of the interactive readers from the new, book-less library from Bexar County at Festival People en Español at ... more

Chef Johnny Hernandez gives a cooking demonstration at Festival People en Español at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. The event is a celebration of Latino culture, music and community. less

Chef Johnny Hernandez gives a cooking demonstration at Festival People en Español at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. The event is a celebration of Latino culture, music and ... more